Subculture Turns 15 @ Sub Club, Saturdays throughout May

Article by David McNamara | 22 Apr 2009

Most people only celebrate their birthday once each year. Subculture has never been like everyone else though, so they've opted for a month of celebrations. Founding fathers Harri and Domenic may require hospital treatment at the end of this festivity binge, as each event is set to be massive. Then again, what better way to mark 15 years as the longest running weekly night in the UK?

Over the years Subculture has hosted some truly outstanding acts, so for this series of nights they have pulled out all the stops. The festivities commence with an appearance from Berlin’s Steffen 'The Dixon' Berkhahn, who is considered the epitome of forward thinking house music and has worked with, among others, heavyweights Basement Jaxx and Carl Craig.

The party will resume one week later with a set from Chris Duckenfield. Duckenfield is a flawless producer of delicious disco cuts and bass lines of epic proportions. He is known for effortlessly bouncing between house, disco, downtempo and even classic disco - so expect the unexpected.

Next up on May 16 will be a live performance from Nottingham’s Crazy P, formerly known as Crazy Penis. The five piece purveyors of smooth electronica are fronted by the seductive presence that is Danielle Moore. Women, prepare to be amazed by her sultry tones. Men, prepare to fall in love.

The penultimate installment will feature one of the first successful Dutch techno producers, 2000 And One. That’s right: Amsterdam’s finest is back on these shores to provide a night of glorious acid house and techno. The birthday celebrations close with a Wee Chill After Party on May 30.

If the stellar line up of international talent simply isn’t enough, rest assured resident Harri will be spinning pure bliss at each event. Two of the events even have a late licence, so that's one more hour of hedonism for the hardcore clubbers.

Furthermore, there is dual cause for celebration as DJ Mag has voted Sub Club number 14 in a recent poll of best clubs in the world. The readers answered back and voted the ‘Subby’ number ten. Take your hungry eardrums to one of these fine events and pass on your birthday wishes.

Subculture, Saturdays, 11pm-3am, £10/£12